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RJ02 BCO

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,152 mi
Last recorded173,152 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 BCO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2012 173,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust slight deteriorated

offside front anti roll bar link top rubber slight deteriorated

rear differential oil slight seaping

Pass 19 Jan 2012 173,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

exhaust slight deteriorated

offside front anti roll bar link top rubber slight deteriorated

rear differential oil slight seaping

Pass 29 Jan 2011 157,273 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 143,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 142,581 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 123,538 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 123,538 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 107,858 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 107,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 90,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,759 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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RJ02 BCO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 111,560 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ02 BCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ02 BCO registered?

RJ02 BCO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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